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R350 SWO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,368 mi
Last recorded9,368 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 SWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,368 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

second digit missing from milaege display

Fail 12 Jan 2012 9,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear door wont open from inside

second digit missing from milaege display

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs wearing

slight noise o/s/rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs wearing

slight noise o/s/rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 7 Jan 2010 80,119 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,119 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,331 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 69,329 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,817 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R350 SWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R350 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R350 SWO registered?

R350 SWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R350 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 SWO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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